India School Merit Awards Survey And Nomination Form

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Academics and Pedagogy ( 10th Board Exams)

Percentage of students that passed

How many students got over 85%

How many students got over 75%

How many students got over 60%

Academics and Pedagogy ( 12th Board Exams)

Percentage of students that passed

How many students got over 85%

How many students got over 75%

How many students got over 60%

1. Academic Reputation

An institution’s academic reputation is a critical determinant of its standing. School rankings are assessed based on the composite perception of excellence, shaped by a range of contributing factors.

a. Eligibility criteria for hiring primary teachers: i. Qualification ii. No: of years of experience

b. Eligibility criteria for hiring secondary teachers: i. Qualification ii. No: of years of experience

2. Teachers’ Advancement & Well-being

Teachers are pivotal to student achievement. Their well-being and job satisfaction profoundly impact professional conduct and are positively correlated with both school and classroom climate, as well as student outcomes. Initiatives undertaken by school leadership to promote teachers’ professional development and overall well-being are evaluated under this criterion.

a. Frequency of teacher-training programs in a year:

b. Frequency of teachers’ assessment in a year:

c. Do you conduct counseling sessions for teachers?

Yes

No

3. Co-curricular Education

Co-curricular Education involves activities or subjects beyond the curriculum. These activities include those subjects that are not a part of your academic curriculum but are important to ensure the holistic development of an individual. Schools will be ranked based on the activities initiated by the management.

a. How many hours are dedicated to co-curricular education in a week?

b. Do you have activity clubs for your students?

4. Sports Education

Sports education not only promotes the development of physical stamina among students but also inculcates essential values such as discipline, obedience, determination, perseverance, and a strong will to succeed. The ranking shall be determined based on the quality and effectiveness of the sports education methodologies adopted by the respective schools.

a. How many hours are dedicated to sports education in a week?

b. Do you have dedicated teachers for different sports?

c. Do you outsource your sports faculty?

d. Achievements

5. Digital Learning Advancement

Modern technologies enable the systematic collection and analysis of data related to student responses, learning patterns, content engagement, and a wide range of indicators reflecting learning outcomes. Rankings shall be determined based on the extent to which institutions effectively adopt and advance technological innovations for the overall betterment of students.

a. Which Learning Management System (LMS) do you use?

b. Frequency of LMS training for teachers and students in a month:

c. What are the newest digital tools you have incorporated into the teaching process?

6. Student Advancement & Mentoring

Mentoring plays a crucial role in enabling young learners to overcome barriers and risk factors that may impede academic success. Schools shall be ranked based on the initiatives and strategic measures undertaken by the management to support student advancement and mentoring programs.

a. Frequency of life-skill classes & workshops offered to students in a month:

b. Frequency of student mentoring programs in a month:

7. Leadership in Quality Management

Effective leadership in quality management serves as the foundation of any sustainable improvement strategy. Rankings shall be determined based on the internal environment fostered by the management to ensure the consistent achievement of high-quality deliverables.

a. How is the staff’s quality of work assessed?

b. Frequency of quality management assessment in a year:

8.Parental Engagement

This parameter evaluates the extent of parental engagement in supporting students’ academic development. Rankings shall be determined based on the initiatives undertaken by the management to encourage and facilitate active parental involvement in their children’s academics and overall school activities.

a. Frequency of PTA meetings in a month:

b. What are the initiatives taken to include parents in school activities?

c. How do you engage parents using digital platforms?

9. Future-Proof Learning Infrastructure

Recent global challenges have highlighted the unpredictability of the future and the critical role of resilient, future-ready IT infrastructure in ensuring uninterrupted education. Rankings shall be based on the strength, scalability, and adaptability of the IT infrastructure implemented by schools.

a. Do you outsource your IT requirements?

b. How did you introduce innovative digital learning techniques?

c. How many people does your IT team consist of?

10. Value For Money

Students receive true value for money when they are able to realize the full benefits of education, both during their academic journey and beyond in return for the time, effort, and financial resources they invest. Rankings shall be determined based on the extent to which institutions deliver value under this criterion.

a. Are your students given exposure through seminars, workshops, conferences etc.?

b. Have you given your students adequate access to digital resources?

11. Community Service

Community service among students will help them develop real-world skills that will help them succeed in middle school, high school and beyond. Ranking will be based on the opportunities given by the management to help students understand the importance of community service.

a.What unique initiatives have your students taken to reach out to the society during the pandemic?

12. Career Counseling & Advancement

Career counseling potentially draws from and contributes to both individual pupils’ career development and individual counseling. Career counseling should be a core activity of the school to make the students future-ready. Rankings will be based on the efforts put in by the management to meet students’ requirements with regard to career counseling and advancement.

a. Frequency of career counseling sessions in a year:

b. Do you have a dedicated team for career counseling or do you outsource a team?

13. Psychological Well-being of Students

Psychological challenges among students have become increasingly prevalent, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. Rankings shall be based on the initiatives and measures implemented by schools to promote students’ mental well-being and emotional resilience.

a. How often do you conduct counseling sessions for your students in a month?

b. How many workshops have you organized on mental health awareness?

14. Individual Attention to Students

Individual care and attention play a crucial role in supporting students’ overall development. This involves monitoring their health and evaluating their progress in academics as well as extracurricular activities. Rankings shall be determined based on the initiatives undertaken by schools to address these individual needs effectively.

a.Frequency of one-on-one discussions of students’ progress in a week?

b.Do you provide remedial classes for weaker students?

c. Do you have dedicated facilities for students with special needs?

15. Integrations

The theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) recognizes that students acquire knowledge and skills through diverse modalities, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic, and naturalistic intelligences. STEM learning can be integrated across these varied activities and content areas. Rankings shall be determined based on the extent to which schools incorporate these multiple intelligences into their academic programs to meet students’ diverse learning needs.

a. Have you introduced MI in your curriculum?

b. Have you introduced STEM Integration in your curriculum?

c. Do you organize workshops on integration of MI?

d. Do you organize workshops on integration of STEM?

16. Parental Involvement (Brief)

17. Special Needs Education

a. Any toppers from your institution (National/State level) during the last year? Academics: Sports:

b. What makes your institution stand out from others? (Brief)

c. Why does your institution deserve to be rated as one of the best schools in India? Please specify.

Terms & Conditions

The survey is conducted by EducationToday and a panel of jury members. The results will be published in our December Issue which will be a special edition on All India School Rankings 2026.
The top selected schools will be awarded and felicitated at our 14th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India’s School Merit Awards 2026-2027 on 3rd December 2026 at, Bengaluru.
Please fill the completed questionnaire by October 10th 2026.
The survey team will analyze the data & inspect the school (If required).
The jury members’ identity would not be disclosed, the ratings will be declared accordingly & the jury's decision will be final.
There is no fee involved for nomination or receiving awards.
The interested schools should fill up the questionnaire under the particular category.
It is compulsory to list and upload your school logo and institution info on- vote.educationtoday.co for parents voting (SMS voting).
Winners will be informed by E-Mail, call and courier 21 days prior to the felicitation ceremony.
Representatives from selected schools should be present on the felicitation day.
For more details, please refer to the galleries of our previous events-
India School Merit Awards (2025):
https: //myschooladmission.com/event-gallery
Please send the survey form to the below address:
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Stella - 7090630000
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Jacculine- 7090620000
Resha- 7090720011
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Email: survey@educationtoday.co
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